Passengers at the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship MV Hondius after arriving at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain NEW DELHI: Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius are healthy and asymptomatic after a hantavirus scare led the ship to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands, the Indian Embassy in Madrid said on Sunday.The vessel, carrying around 150 people, arrived in Spain amid international health monitoring linked to a reported hantavirus outbreak onboard. Passengers were allowed to disembark following protocols laid down by the World Health Organization and Spanish authorities.According to the embassy, the two Indians, who were working as crew members on the ship, have now been evacuated to the Netherlands where they will undergo quarantine and health monitoring as per safety protocols.“The two Indian nationals are healthy and asymptomatic,” the embassy said in a statement issued on May 10.The embassy added that Indian authorities are in close touch with Spanish officials and are regularly monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being and safety of the Indian nationals.The development comes amid heightened global attention on hantavirus infections after reports linked to the cruise vessel triggered precautionary measures by European health agencies.Hantavirus is a rodent-borne viral disease that can, in rare cases, cause severe respiratory illness.Experts, however, have said there is no immediate public health concern for India at present.About the AuthorAnuja JaiswalAnuja Jaiswal is a Senior Assistant Editor at The Times of India, with an impressive 18-year career in narrative journalism. She specializes in health and heritage reporting, expertly simplifying complex health information to make it engaging and understandable for readers. Her deep dives into heritage topics are well-researched, resulting in captivating narratives that resonate with her audience. Over the years, she has worked in Chandigarh, Chhattisgarh and West UP, gaining diverse on-ground experience that shapes her storytelling.Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWill Vijay Join INDIA Bloc? ‘Secular’ Speech Sparks Fresh Political Speculation | WatchSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Praises Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari For Preventing Post-Poll ViolenceIndia Tests Advanced Agni-5 MIRV Missile With 5,000 KM Range, Multiple Warhead Capability | WatchPM Modi Urges Indians To Save Fuel As West Asia War Triggers Massive Oil CrisisBJP Bengal Chief Samik Bhattacharya Launches Sharp Attack On TMC Amid I-PAC ControversyVijay Faces Political Storm After Vande Mataram Played Before Tamil Thaai VaazhthuSecurity Scare In Bengaluru Ahead Of PM Modi Visit After Explosives Recovery | WatchSatheesan-Venugopal Face-Off Delays Congress Decision On Kerala Chief Minister’BJP Running Op Lotus..’: AAP Hits Out At BJP Over ED Action Against Minister Sanjeev AroraSuspended TMC Leader Riju Dutta Accuses I-PAC Of Taking Control Of TMC123PhotostoriesPoet Kumar Vishwas’ lavish Noida bungalow is a five-floor, crores-worth property defined by private salon, lifts and artistic interiorsYour mum said it first! 5 health tips now backed by scienceIs fibremaxxing healthy? Harvard doc breaks down the pros and cons6 teas that can naturally reduce bloating and ease digestionHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the yearPancreatic cancer often starts silently: Early symptoms you shouldn’t ignore6 ingredients chefs secretly rely on to deepen flavour7 foods Indians often think are healthy but nutritionists say deserve a closer lookHow to grow Hibiscus flowers throughout the year6 symptoms you should never dismiss as ‘normal aging’: US doctor underlines ‘telling signs’123Hot PicksSBI Q4 resultsThane- Navi Mumbai corridorMaharashtra SSC ResultPune child rape-murder casePerambur election resultIndia-New Zealand FTASugarcane price hikeTop TrendingCSK Vs LSG IPL LiveHPBOSE Toppers ListToday IPL MatchUS Iran warHPBOSE 10th Result 2026How to check HPBOSE Result OnlineIPL Orange Cap 2026BAN vs PAKUFC 328 HighlightsWest Bengal Cabinet
NEW DELHI: Two Indian crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise vessel MV Hondius are healthy and asymptomatic after a hantavirus scare led the ship to anchor off Spain’s Canary Islands, the Indian Embassy in Madrid said on Sunday.The vessel, carrying around 150 people, arrived in Spain amid international health monitoring linked to a reported hantavirus outbreak onboard. Passengers were allowed to disembark following protocols laid down by the World Health Organization and Spanish authorities.According to the embassy, the two Indians, who were working as crew members on the ship, have now been evacuated to the Netherlands where they will undergo quarantine and health monitoring as per safety protocols.“The two Indian nationals are healthy and asymptomatic,” the embassy said in a statement issued on May 10.The embassy added that Indian authorities are in close touch with Spanish officials and are regularly monitoring the situation to ensure the well-being and safety of the Indian nationals.The development comes amid heightened global attention on hantavirus infections after reports linked to the cruise vessel triggered precautionary measures by European health agencies.Hantavirus is a rodent-borne viral disease that can, in rare cases, cause severe respiratory illness.Experts, however, have said there is no immediate public health concern for India at present.